Category: Press Releases

How to: Search Optimize Your Press Release

Posted on 04/16/12 in Freebies, Press Releases, 10 Comments

I think we can all agree that the Internet is constantly shifting and keeping up with the frequent changes can be overwhelming – especially for time-strapped entrepreneurs.  A year ago, I did a blog post about press releases and search engine optimization (SEO) for those interested in small business PR, but things have changed since [...]

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DIY PR: The TWO things you are Cuckoo C-R-A-Z-Y not to do to your Press Release

Posted on 04/18/11 in Press Releases, 3 Comments

NOTE: SEE UPDATE TO THIS POST HERE! Press releases are a useful tool for small business public relations clients to share news about a product or service in a central document.  However, these days a press release isn’t only reserved for the media.  It’s also for your customers.  In fact, a  well-written search optimized press [...]

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DIY PR: Wire Distribution Services for the Birds? Not so Fast.

Posted on 03/22/11 in Press Releases, No Comments

When I first started working with small business public relations clients, I used to recommend against distributing press releases with a wire distribution company.  From my past experience, wire distribution companies were expensive and typically reserved exclusively for breaking news. I have since seriously changed my tune. It’s now financially feasible for small businesses to [...]

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Need a Press Release for your biz? No more excuses! Read on for DIY Press Release Tips and a Press Release Sample

Posted on 02/24/11 in Press Releases, 3 Comments

Many of my small business PR clients come to me with questions about press releases.  How long should a release be?  What information should the release include?   Do I need my logo on the release?  In response to these questions, I thought I would share some super basic press release writing tips.  Before I go [...]

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